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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 SYGMOT history

LB03 SYG is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,442 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SYG was last recorded at 157,442 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 6,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2008: 11,181 miles, lower than 99,711 miles on 27 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,910 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,532 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,442 miles
  • 2025 – 150,910 miles
  • 2024 – 147,027 miles
  • 2022 – 140,973 miles
  • 2021 – 132,881 miles
  • 2019 – 132,786 miles
  • 2018 – 132,051 miles
  • 2017 – 131,132 miles
  • 2016 – 130,957 miles
  • 2015 – 130,747 miles
  • 2014 – 129,432 miles
  • 2013 – 128,525 miles
  • 2012 – 125,299 miles
  • 2011 – 123,496 miles
  • 2010 – 119,333 miles
  • 2009 – 116,325 miles
  • 2008 – 11,181 miles
  • 2007 – 99,711 miles
  • 2006 – 63,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,442 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,442 miles
    Test number
    866624304441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,910 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,910 miles
    Test number
    782564312073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,027 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,027 miles
    Test number
    261038091251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,973 miles (+8,092)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    761713023925
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,881 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,881 miles
    Test number
    555270773706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,786 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,786 miles
    Test number
    811494469749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,785 miles (+734)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,785 miles
    Test number
    460047043017
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cracking to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level Sensor - Offside Front Lower Arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass132,051 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,051 miles
    Test number
    682255411095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,132 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,132 miles
    Test number
    989608503820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,957 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,957 miles
    Test number
    200842951065
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  11. Pass130,747 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,747 miles
    Test number
    918064885108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,745 miles (+1,313)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,745 miles
    Test number
    906272385145
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass129,432 miles (+907)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,432 miles
    Test number
    847741654105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall splitting
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight play detected in front suspension arm (front bushes)

  14. Pass128,525 miles (+3,226)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,525 miles
    Test number
    406353363186
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms (front)bushes weak
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing thin

  15. Pass125,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,299 miles
    Test number
    347559892172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail125,294 miles (+1,798)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,294 miles
    Test number
    127289092161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass123,496 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    827214171193
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail123,494 miles (+4,161)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,494 miles
    Test number
    139440671177
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass119,333 miles (+3,008)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    381107800433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass116,325 miles (+105,144)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    116,325 miles
    Test number
    440115589142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,181 miles (-88,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,181 miles
    Test number
    334040088118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,711 miles (+36,546)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    101328377138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    161227166127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SYG

Does LB03 SYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SYG is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SYG?
The MOT on LB03 SYG is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SYG done?
LB03 SYG was recorded at 157,442 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has LB03 SYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SYG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 SYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 SYG find?
LB03 SYG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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